Over the past decade we have had the chance to learn about so many incredible folks from a wide range of industries and backgrounds and our highlighter series is designed to give us an opportunity to go deeper into their stories with to goal of understanding them, their thought process, how their values formed and the foundations of their stories. Check out some incredible folks below – many of whom you may have read about already and a few new names as well.
Stefanie Anderson
For sure, hahaha. It’s taken me years to grow into the person that I am today. I’m not going to hide it anymore. I spent so long feeling like I couldn’t really express myself because the things I took interest in weren’t things that a lot of people were into, or least open about, especially at that time. Read more>>
Katy Martin
There’s a version of me that I used to think I had to grow into — more confident, more grounded, more sure of herself. What I’ve realized is that she was always there. The version of me you see today isn’t a performance or a polished façade; she’s the real me, the one I’ve been becoming piece by piece, choice by choice, year by year. Read more>>
Jon Landers
Yes. When I was going through a divorce from a 29-year marriage, I had to deal with my mom being diagnosed with colon cancer, my dad attempting suicide because of my mom’s condition, and my brother being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. It was too much for me to deal with. Read more>>
Abby Clapper
I have struggled with anxiety for my entire life. As a child I was bullied from kindergarten to 5th grade until I changed schools, and formed anxiety to protect myself from my environment. As I got older, I continued to try and protect myself and control what I could with anxiety. Read more>>
Shymira Wilson
I’m committed to building work that reflects purpose and excellence, even if it takes longer than expected. Whether it’s my brand or the worlds I create through fashion and creative direction, I believe in doing things the right way ethically, thoughtfully, and with trust. I’m not interested in rushing or taking shortcuts. Read more>>
MATTE
I had a solider young guy just came from LA and as I was processing him into our unit and getting him acclimated to active duty lifestyle, I receive a phone call from a “Lieutenant Colonel” and tried to make it seem like he was talking to an underage girl or while she was underage but it was false information and was not accurate. Read more>>
Julia D’Amelio
WAITING! I think waiting is one of the most socially accepted ways we avoid living fully. Waiting for the perfect timing, the perfect circumstances, or the perfect version of ourselves often keeps meaningful ideas, relationships, and momentum on pause indefinitely. Read more>>
Robert Lederhilger
My wife and I are building Restore Creation with a timeline that is very intentionally measured in decades, not quarters. The vision itself takes seven to ten years to fully come to life. We’re designing a regenerative permaculture farm built around perennial food systems—trees, soil, and animals that need time to mature. Fruit and nut trees take years before they produce meaningful yields. Read more>>
Karen Mehanna
At the heart of every meaningful bond — whether between friends, family, partners, or even clients — lives one fragile, beautiful thing: trust. When trust is broken, it quietly unravels everything else… communication feels guarded, intentions feel questioned, and even love can feel uncertain. But when trust is honored, protected, and gently restored, something even deeper is created — a sense of safety. Read more>>
Skylar Raye
I used to believe that failing meant I wasn’t ready or capable yet. After failing hard, I realized it usually means the opposite — that I was brave enough to try before everything was perfect. One of the biggest lessons failure taught me is that not every opportunity is meant to be taken. Read more>>
Samantha Goland
I’m learning a lot from my supervisees right now. They consistently remind me that growth in this profession comes from curiosity and openness, not from having all the answers. Supervision keeps me thinking about our work in more expansive ways and reinforces that learning is always mutual. Read more>>
